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Endocrine glands

Endocrine glands

ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions.


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Endocrine glands

From birth to age six, which endocrine glands promote growth?

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by soliix
Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:02 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Endocrine glands
Replies: 2
Views: 1353

The pineal gland

... A statement like that has no real meaning. In the broadest sense, all endocrine glands influence all metabolisms, because they interact with one another. But directly, melatonin ...

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by MrMistery
Sun May 04, 2008 6:17 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The pineal gland
Replies: 6
Views: 1357

Exocrine Glands vs Endocrine Glands

Exocrine glands have ducts to carry their secretions to specific locations. Examples include the salivary ... duct carries pancreatic fluid to the duodenum (first section of the small intestine). Endocrine glands are glands of "internal secretion" whose secretions are usually ...

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by RLBallantyne
Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:20 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
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Views: 11989

Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands

... I need to complete I need to know the difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands. Any information and websites will be very helpful. Thanks :)

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by Draco
Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:17 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
Replies: 2
Views: 11989

Need Help making a useful Health Chart

... you meant 'When did the HEART get on this list?' :) the heart is no endocrine organ... And I am no biologist... :) But I guess what's important ... what I'm trying to accomplish is not necessarily data on the endocrine glands, but rather just data on the glands from the bottom part of the body ...

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by Revenged
Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Need Help making a useful Health Chart
Replies: 6
Views: 3577
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